The 180: Hotel School ambassadors

The 180 is an annual magazine and yearbook written and published by students in the School of Hotel Administration. The final product is distributed to Hotelies at the end of the academic year.

Hotel School ambassadors hold the important role of acting as representatives of the undergraduate program. Working closely with the Hotel School admissions team, they interact with prospective students, give tours, and answer questions about what it’s like to be a Hotelie. Ambassadors also write student blogs, contribute content for the school’s office social media channels, and take turns sharing their days in Instagram story takeovers.

Max Aronson ’19

“Our mission is to serve as representatives of the Hotel School through admissions and professional hosting while promoting a culture of collaboration and hospitality innovation among the students.”

Madison Austrich ’19

Liam O’Brien ’20, Madison Austrich ’19, and Sam Hogin ’20

“The most rewarding aspect of being an ambassador is connecting with prospective students. I love being a part of their journey from interviewing, being accepted, transitioning to Cornell, and finding their sense of home and community in our program.”

Marissa Block ’19

Sarah Monahan ’19 and Marissa Block ’19

“Being an ambassador means getting to show off the Hotel School to potential future Hotelies and constantly getting to talk about my favorite subject: our school. The best part is I get to do this with my favorite people. While conducting interviews or giving tours, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to go to this school!”

Alex Levy ’18

Alex Levy ’18 and Max Aronson ’19

“We are student liaisons between admissions and prospective applicants. It’s an absolute honor and privilege to represent the Hotel School as the first point of contact for future Hotelies and share why we chose Cornell and what made our time at SHA so memorable.”

Undergraduate Degree Program

Undergraduates in the School of Hotel Administration earn a Bachelor's degree after completing core courses, electives, and practice credits in hospitality and business.

Students experience a tight-knit Hotelie community with fewer than 160 students accepted into each incoming class. Paired with the wide and diverse Cornell community—with an entering class of around 3,100—students form personal and professional relationships while learning from their peers.